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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public community college

Culinary & pastry schools
14%completion rate · New Mexico avg 43%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$22,307median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$27,660median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 9169 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 · Phone: (505) 346-2347 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a public trade school in Albuquerque, New Mexico offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has a completion rate of 14.0%, below the state average of 42.9%, and median earnings of $27,660 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 48.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Southwestern Indian P… Southwestern Indian P…: 14% 14% New Mexico average New Mexico average: 42.9% 42.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Chefs and head cooks$43,370$62,250$83,260

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a public trade and career school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and students here can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus's main trade offering is in culinary and pastry programs, with five completers reported in this field.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 14.0%, which is below the state average of 42.9%. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $27,660. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 48.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 215 in a large suburb setting, centers its trade training on culinary and pastry arts. Because program length details are not specified in the data provided, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the Higher Learning Commission directly. Anyone considering enrollment should weigh the below-average completion rate alongside their own goals and circumstances before applying.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute offers culinary and pastry programs, with five program completers reported in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds active accreditation status.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 14.0%, which is below the New Mexico state average of 42.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (505) 346-2347 or review the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $27,660, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state or tribal funding sources.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?188216.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data provided does not specify program schedules or formats, so career-changers should contact the school directly to determine fit with their circumstances.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute by phone at (505) 346-2347 or visit their website at https://www.sipi.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Federal data provided here does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare culinary programs in the region.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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